- Henko Partners invests in Quadrante, a leading Portuguese environmental engineering and consultancy company.
- Quadrante's shareholders will lead the execution of the growth strategy, based on the integration of companies that complement the current portfolio of services and open up new markets.
- Henko will support Quadrante's international expansion, creating an integrated engineering platform with business units and capabilities worldwide.
Lisbon, 10 Januaryth 2024. - Henko Partners, a private equity firm focused on the Iberian Peninsula, has invested in Quadrante to drive its international growth. The firm currently has a strong presence in Europe and Latin America. Together with Henko, Quadrante seeks to expand internationally and position itself as a global engineering firm, with a special focus on environmental consulting and sustainability.
Quadrante has extensive experience in engineering projects, with more than 6,000 projects in service areas such as mobility, energy, water and environmental infrastructures. This is thanks to a solid base of more than 400 professionals spread over 4 countries (Portugal, Romania, Brazil and Chile).
Quadrante CEO and co-founder Nuno Costa expressed his enthusiasm, saying:
"The Company faces global challenges that are rapidly evolving the sector at the forefront of technological development, innovation and sustainability. In this regard, Quadrante is well positioned to meet the global challenges of decarbonisation. Moreover, leveraging its extensive track record of over 6,000 projects worldwide and having a strategy focused on energy transition, Quadrante is on course to be a global benchmark, setting new thresholds of excellence and innovation in the sector. Henko brings valuable experience to the project and believes in Quadrante's potential to lead the sector. Henko intends to help Quadrante grow in the Iberian Peninsula and expand its geographical presence in new markets, especially in the US and Europe, working closely with the management team."
At the same time, Henko is very optimistic about the partnership with Quadrante and expects the investment to strengthen the company's position in the field of sustainable engineering and environmental consultancy. Lars Becker, partner at Henko, says: "We are delighted to be working with the Quadrante team on this project. The company has a culture and values of excellence, represented by a very dedicated and capable management team. We are confident that together we can build a strong international leader in this market segment."
GBS Finance and Abreu advised the founders of Quadrante, while Deloitte and Cuatrecasas advised Henko Partners.
About Quadrante:
Quadrante is a leading environmental engineering and consultancy company based in Portugal, with a strong focus on engineering and technical consultancy services for highly complex multidisciplinary infrastructures, located anywhere in the world for clients of the highest demands. The company has an extensive track record of projects in the areas of mobility, energy, water infrastructure, environment, smart cities and airports, among many other critical infrastructures.
For more information, please visit www.quadrante-engenharia.pt
About Henko Partners:
Henko Partners is an independent private equity firm focused on supporting Spanish and Portuguese SMEs in markets with long-term growth trends. The strategy is to work with entrepreneurs and management teams to develop high potential businesses. In partnership with companies, the firm drives strategic initiatives and practical operational improvements. As entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, the firm supports companies to accelerate their growth and transform into more resilient and sustainable businesses. The Henko team has extensive investment experience and a strong track record of execution in business services, energy-technology, and healthcare. Henko Partners is a responsible investor committed to strict environmental, social and governance principles.
For more information, please visit https://henkopartners.com/es/
